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MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill

MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
BBC News Friday 11 September 2026, 15:29 UTC 1 min read
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MPs vote against the assisted dying bill with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.

MPs vote against the assisted dying bill with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.
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